can't get PATH and PYTHONPATH configured properly

Question

I am struggling with achieving the right settings for PATH and PYTHONPATH.

My main objective is to update pip via Command Prompt, via

python -m pip install --upgrade pip

while in the prompt C:\Users\John Doe>

This results in

Python was not found; run without arguments to install from the Microsoft Store, or disable this shortcut from Settings > Manage App Execution Aliases.

As an aside, I can successfully run

pip install <xxxx>

'pip.exe' is located in C:\ProgramData\Anaconda3\Scripts and 'python.exe' is located in C:\ProgramData\Anaconda3\

My environment variables currently look like

User variables for John Doe:

Path C:\ProgramData\Anaconda3;C:\ProgramData\Anaconda3\Scripts

PYTHONPATH: C:\ProgramData\Anaconda3

System variables:

PYTHONPATH: C:\ProgramData\Anaconda3

(I didn't add this folder to the 'Path' under System variables)

any help appreciated!

where python.exe prints C:\Users\John Doe\AppData\Local\Microsoft\WindowsApps\python.exe C:\ProgramData\Anaconda3\python.exe — laszlopanaflex
– laszlopanaflex, Commented Feb 25, 2021 at 1:39

SuperStormer · Accepted Answer · 2021-02-25 01:41:10Z

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Its Windows' fault. For some unfathomable reason, there is a default python.exe that does nothing except redirect to the Windows Store. To fix this, go to Settings -> Manage App Execution Aliases and disable python.exe and python3.exe.

answered Feb 25, 2021 at 1:41

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